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Concerts & Special Events
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Conservatory Spring Concerts
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for our Spring Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, 4/19-4/20.
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Conservatory Graduation
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory graduating class of 2024.
Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesGroup class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
Group Class Concerts & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Merit School of Music 38 S Peoria St., Chicago, IL, United StatesGroup class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
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Gala 2024
Four Seasons Hotel 120 East Delaware Place, ChicagoWe are thrilled to host an evening to support access to high-quality music education. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
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Stringtacular
Benito Juarez Community Academy 1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, United StatesStringtacular is a vibrant collaboration of young string players representing Merit’s music programs at: Orozco Elementary School Brighton Park’s Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy Merit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings program Experience the joy and energy […]